SeasonMapGuatapé weather in December
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December in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Guatapé · #416 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Guatapé in December
Other months in Guatapé
Guatapé's forum describes July as following a near-daily rhythm — regulars say it's almost always the same pattern, rain in the morning that clears by afternoon, or the reverse, rather than a day lost entirely to weather. Worth building flexibility into the day's plans around whichever half turns out clear.
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Guatapé climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 164 mm / 6.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatapé in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas lights, Year-end holidays in Colombia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Guatapé's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGuatapé's best weather comes in January, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Guatapé in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Christmas lights
15 Nov – 10 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedGuatape switches its lights on before anywhere else in the region, usually in mid-November, and then holds them until Epiphany. December weekends are the busiest of the year after Holy Week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Guatapé — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Guatapé?
Guatapé in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Guatapé?
- December in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Guatapé on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatapé in December?
- In December, Guatapé averages a daily high of 23°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 163.9 mm of rain over roughly 21.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatapé in December?
- Guatapé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.
Other months in Guatapé
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Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: Medellín's Alumbrados navidenos around 28 Nov – 14 Jan, and Villa de Leyva's Festival de Luces on 5–7 Dec.